Windows 11 is becoming a crash-happy nightmare as two new bugs cause havoc — and my patience is wearing thin with Microsoft

Windows 11 is becoming a crash-happy nightmare as two new bugs are frustrating users.
Windows Latest

Microsoft admits it accidentally crashed apps like Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool on Windows 11, rolls out a fix

Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.
Windows Latest

Windows 11’s “almost full-screen” Android apps mirroring now available for everyone via Phone Link app with supported phones

You can now use up to 90% of the desktop screen space when streaming Android apps to Windows 11 using the Microsoft Phone Link app.
WinBuzzer

Windows 11 January Update Breaks Notepad, Snipping Tool and Other Apps

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

Notepad, Snipping Tool, other apps broken by new bug in Windows 110 0

Yet another bug in Windows 11 has left users unable to open apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, as they are greeted with error code 0x803F8001.

Windows 11 apps won't ppen. What is error code 0x803f8001?

Many Windows 11 users are unable to open apps on their PCs and are running into error code 0x803f8001.
PC World

Windows 11 is about to make app downloads easier, but there’s a risk

Microsoft is currently testing a number of new features and experiences for Windows 11, ranging from agentic AI for PC management to an AI-driven “Fix it” button for troubleshooting to a new Start ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 Notepad, Snipping Tool & More Apps Reportedly Not Opening for Many With 0x803F8001 Error

Windows 11 users report Notepad, Snipping Tool, and other apps failing to open, showing Microsoft Store error 0x803F8001 on affected systems.